Citrus Twist Kits: August Life Crafted Kit & Album

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for my final Design Team post for Citrus Twist Kits! 

I have had such an amazing 14 months designing for CTK, and wish Trina and the team all the very best for the future! 

Citrus Twist Kits will always hold a special place in my heart!

For today's post, I am sharing some more August Life Crafted: Chasing Rainbows Kit inspiration!

If you missed my scrapbook layout post earlier this month, you can go back and check it out HERE.

For today's post,  I am totally focusing on documenting the everyday stories in my Life Crafted Album. Nothing fancy or time consuming - just simple, beautiful everyday moments recorded!

Here's what I have created with the Chasing Rainbows Kit....

"This Kid"

How sweet is this?!

I've been going to scrap these photos for sometime now, but never really found the right collection to do it with. Until now! The designs on the exclusive pattern papers are similar to the one on my son's shirt, and partner perfectly! The cool blues & teal with the white base create such a refreshing, and modern look. A light & fun color palette for Summer pages. Love it! 

Here's how these pages look in my Life Crafted Album.....

To add emphasis to my photographs, I layered both of them on 3 x 4 note cards, and kept embellishments to a minimum. You'll spy a few tabs and hearts, and of course, those incredible printed cork stickers. The cork adds a touch of warmth & balance, and connects the color photograph to both pages. 

I used the vellum tape stickers for a tiny spot of journaling, and finished with the Turquoise Puffy Alphabet Stickers title.

Simple, but so effective! 

Next up, I created a page for my darling daughter, using some of the gorgeous florals in this month's kit....

Sigh! SO pretty! 

Another really simple design that only takes a minute to create. 

Here's how.....

Simply trim the pink floral pattern paper to 5" x 8". 

Adhere the 3" x 8" bookmark onto the pink floral paper, about half an inch from the left hand side. 

Next, back your photograph onto the yellow bloom 3" x 4" note card, and mount it to the bookmark with thick foam tape. 

Embellish with an acrylic heart, sentiment from the Digital Printable Cutapart Sheet, and that awesome Printed Cork adornment. 

Voila! 

Super pretty & with minimum fuss!

The Life Crafted Kits make memory keeping a breeze, especially for those of us who are time poor! 

Here's another double pager from my Life Crafted Album, recording the simple things in life....

Life's little pleasures, indeed! I absolutely LOVE the colors in this month's kit! So much variety, and a perfect mix of Summer blending into Fall! 

For the page on the left, I have used a 5" x 8" sheet of smooth white cardstock and layered it with note cards. I used the acetate ephemera for my title at the base of my page, and then embellished with printed cork, a chipboard sticker, and a vellum tape sentiment. 

For the page on the right, I  opted for a pattern paper base, which I mostly covered with smooth white cardstock. I oversized the bloom pattern tag from the Digital Printable Cutapart Sheet, & created a book mark to layer my photograph and embellishments onto. 

Here's a closer look for you.....

Such a simple, but oh so pretty page! 

And there you have it! 

Daily documenting made super easy, and really beautiful with the Life Crafted Kits & Albums!

I hope I have inspired you to dive into your kits, and start documenting those important everyday stories! 

Thanks so much for visiting, 

and for sharing my CTK journey (& joy!) with me! 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: Sunday Sketch!

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome back to the Happy Arty Days blog!

Today I'm presenting this week's installment of the

Citrus Twist Kits Sunday Sketch feature!

This sketch is tons of fun, and I hope I can inspire you to play along!

So, without further ado, here's what this week's Sunday Sketch looks like...

Told you it was a fun one! Such a cool design, and really easy to take inspiration from!

Here's my twist on it...

"Weekend Happiness"

Isn't this pretty?!! 

As you can see, I have altered the sketch (Or kinda trimmed the right hand side off) to create an 8" x 11" layout page. That's the wonderful thing about sketches, you can edit them to suit your creative style! 

Plus, after creating quite a few projects this month I really didn't have any 3"x 4" cards left over to 'perfectly' follow the sketch. Realistically, I could have cut my own 3" x 4" card from one of the Best Of This Life Pattern Papers, or used one of the July 2019 digital printable 3 x 4 Journaling Cards but I still needed to fit the sketch into a smaller page size. So, I decided to use the 2nd photo as the card, and replaced the paper clip with an embellishment or 4! 

Here's a better look at my page...

Happiness, indeed! Ain't nobody loves the weekend like my sweet girl! In her own words, "Mondays be like, Meh! & when FriYAY calls I'm like, so there!" Ummm... yeah, teen lingo and whatever that means, lololol! 

Seriously though, such a super fun and playful page! 

I've used the Best Of This Life July Life Crafted Kit, the Life Crafted July 2019 Digital Cut Aparts & the Joyful Day Phrase Stickers (Pinkfresh Studio) from the July 2019 Scrapbooking Add On Kit. 

I have foam mounted the photo cluster to add a little more interest and some dimension to the design.

Speaking of clusters, how fantastic are all those embellishments in the top right of my photo?!

The puffy stickers in this month's kit are so fab! I'm loving the bright Summer colors and the sentiments are totally on point!

And let's not forget to mention my mixed title....

I have combined the bright colored WEEKEND ephemera with the Pinkfresh Studio Joyful Day phrase sticker, happiness to create my title. I love how effective this looks! 

You'll spy that I foam mounted the ephemera for added 'pop' against the phrase sticker. 

And there you have it!

Simple. Pretty. Lazy Sunday creating!

I wonder how you'll interpret this sketch?

Please be sure to add your projects to the Citrus Twist Kits Fan Page HERE so we can be inspired by your awesomeness too! 

We LOVE seeing what everyone creates with their Citrus Twist Kits! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: Best Of This Life Kit Inspiration!

Hi Creative Friends! 

Welcome back for some  Citrus Twist Kits Life Crafted Kit inspiration!

This month's kit is so gorgeous that I swooned when I opened my Best Of This Life Kit box! So.much.gorgeousness!!!

 But rather than rave about how amazing the Life Crafted Kits are, let's allow my projects to do all the talkin'....

First up is this fresh & fun Summer layout, "Summer Days"

So cool & refreshing! 

Summer Days documented to perfection with the Best Of This Life Kit!

Let's take a closer look....

The colors in the pattern papers, combined with those fabulous woodgrain alphas are simply the BEST for scrapbooking our fave Summer moments! From the mid blues to the aqua marines, this page takes me to the beach! 

And just look at all those amazing embellishments! The Life Crafted stamp, and the chipboard & puffy stickers are definitely my faves!!!

Speaking of chipboard stickers, here's a better look at them!  Best ever, for sure!

As usual the clear stamp sentiments are really crisp and add the right amount of journaling to your pages! With so many beautiful products in the kit, I just couldn't resist creating lots of luscious layers with both the papers, journal cards and labels. 

And for added interest, I fussy cut around the florals on one of the journal cards - see below....

Simple, subtle but so effective!

The shell die cut ephemera pieces are a cute adornment for my beachy page. Sometimes it's the smallest details that really add that finishing touch! Gorgeous!

For my second project, I am sharing this pretty layout, "LOVE"...

Sigh! Talk about ALL the pretty things!!! This is so super sweet! 

This time I am combining the Best Of This Life Kit with the July Traveler's Notebook Stamp and the Best Of This Life Cut Aparts. Love it!

Like my previous layout, I have created more luscious layers so that I could tuck in lots of ephemera and showcase those pretty papers, cut aparts & journal cards. Infact, it was the folk art style 6" x 4" journal card that inspired the color scheme for my page. You'll spy that I snipped the card in half, and butted it together to create the appearance of a 12" x 2" strip of paper. You'll spot two more cards in my photo stack too....

Swoon! Those layers are really somethin'! Florals always have my heart! And those Cut Apart labels (lovely & happy) are a sweet addition to the layered goodness!

Let's not forget the journal card that I snipped into three to create the fun 'love' tabs on my pattern paper strips - such a fun way to use this card if pocket pages aren't your thing!

With such a delightful color palette, I opted to repeat stamp my sentiments in similar color inks instead of the usual black. I love how soft & pretty this looks! The CTK stamps are always the best!

Did you see how I've incorporated the tiny kit name label card? I loved the sentiment on the kit name card and had to tuck it into my photograph layers. I snipped it into half so I could also include it in my paper strip feature. Perfect!

*Note: the sequins featured on my layout are from my personal stash*

Beautiful! Such a pretty page for my darling daughter! 

Next up is some Life Crafted Album love! 

Here's a super cute back to school page from my album with this month's kit....

How cute & fun is this?!

I just adore those woodgrain alphas - perfect for adding some warmth to my cool color scheme!

I also love the use of labels in this design too! 

Here's a better look at my page...

Super cool! The puffy stickers and enamel dots really add that extra something, don't they?

The mix of colors and patterns in the Best Of This Life exclusive papers is nothing short of awesome! I love the variety of designs, making the kit super versatile! 

And there you have it! 

My first few projects with the gorgeous July Life Crafted - Best Of This Life Kit! 

I hope I have inspired you to get creating with these stunning products!

Shop the latest Citrus Twist Kits HERE. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: "Around Here" Life Crafted Inspiration!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Citrus Twist Kits inspiration!

Today I am sharing an interactive page in my Life Crafted Album using the gorgeous 

Around Here Kit. 

Missed seeing the June Life Crafted Kit?

You can check it out HERE 

(& if you're really lucky there might be one or two still in stock  - Goodluck! ) 

Here's my latest creating with this sweet kit....

Oh, how pretty is this?!!

Lots of lovely layers with the 3" x 4" journal cards & die cut ephemera. The page on the left, 'Today', also features that gorgeous 3" x 8" bookmark. Pink, yellow, striking black and florals - LOVE!!!

The page on the right "Well loved little things"is the interactive page, and also features the Pinkfresh Joyful Day pattern paper, "Just Right" from the CTK June Scrapbooking Add On Kit. 

You can see the Scrapbook Add On Kit HERE.

I trimmed this paper to 12" wide x 8" long, then scored down the 8" length every 4 inches across (creating 3 even fold lines). I concertina folded the pattern paper, and adhered the last fold flap onto the back of the previous fold - think a book cover that opens the wrong way. 

Open the flap cover to reveal.....

...the last photo from this funny story!

Our sweet teenage girl isn't always happy anymore, but this day she was! Loving This! 

So very pretty!

That tiny bow that's pinning the rose tag into place is from the fabulous Bows Cut File - 

which you can download HERE. 

Here's another view at that lovely page....

The Black Puffy Foam Phrase & Icon Stickers from this month's kit are errrything! SO cool!

I use the heart icons on every page to help unify the design. The pop of black against all the sweet pink & yellow is really something! 

Gor-jus!!!

It's no secret that the Life Crafted Kits & Albums are perfect for documenting your everyday life stories! 

I hope that you've enjoyed seeing my pages & are excited to get creating too! 

Get all your Citrus Twist Kits Life Crafted supplies in the shop HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: June Life Crafted Kit & Scrapbook Process Video!

Hi Friends! 

Welcome back for more Citrus Twist Kits goodness! 

The June Life Crafted Kit - 'Around Here' is all kinds of gorgeousness,
and today I am sharing my latest layout,
& process video with it! Yay! 

If you've missed seeing what I've already created with this yummy kit so far, you can go back and check it out HERE.

Here's my latest layout, 

"Let The Fun Begin"

Oh, isn't this fun indeed! 

This kit is jam packed full of the brightest, most colorful pattern papers and divine embellishments! 

I couldn't resist using lots of these delicious products for this pretty page!

You can see how I create this layout in my process video here:

Thanks so much for watching! 

I hope I have inspired you!

Here's a few pretty close-ups.....

I love creating for Citrus Twist Kits, and the Around Here Kit was perfect for documenting this happiness! All the craft related ephemera, bright n fun patterns, and those lemons just screamed Citrus Twist to me! 

From the vibrant pattern papers to the amazing clear stamps, this kit has it all! 

If you're SUPER fast, there *might be one still available in the store HERE.

Perfect! 

I hope you enjoyed checking out my video,

and are inspired to get creating with your Life Crafted Kits! 

Have you considered a CTK subscription?

Not only do you save $$$, but you also receive lots of exclusive items just for subscribers, plus you'll never miss out on getting your kit! Win, win! 

See more about the benefits HERE. 

Thanks so much for joining me today, 

til next time, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo 

Citrus Twist Kits: June Life Crafted - Around Here - Kit

Hi Friends!

A new month means new kits from Citrus Twist Kits and this month's will have you swooning! 

The Life Crafted Kit for June is called, "Around Here" & looks like this....

Isn't it gorgeous?!!

Those pattern papers are especially lovely - just look at those happy colors! 

Here's a better look at them....

SO Stunning!!!

And the Scrapbooking Add-on Kit is just as divine!!!

Gah!!! So many pretties to memory keep with! 

If you're super quick you might be able to snare one of these beautiful kits before they sell out - visit the Citrus Twist Kits Shop HERE.

Now for some inspiration with them! 

First up is a look inside my Life Crafted Album using the Around Here Kit....

Did I mention how much I am loving the colors in this months pattern papers?!!

Seriously, this color scheme is everything!

Perfect for documenting my story with! 

Here's a closer look for you....

I feel like those pattern papers were made for my photo - such a perfect match!

The exclusive die cuts and journal cards are pretty amazing too! 

Love it!

And here's a scrapbook layout I've made using both kits....

"LOVE"

Sigh! SO super pretty! 

As well as both kits, you'll also spy the K-Bows Cut File and the Do Your Own Magic subscriber exclusive cut file. Adore them both! 

This layout was created for the Kit Love / 3-to-Inspire Creative Team post, where we were asked to use the kits, pattern paper and the K-Bows file. 

You can check out the post HERE & see the amazing creations from my fellow teamies! 

Here's a few pretty close ups for you.....

Gor-jus! 

Love the addition of the Pinkfresh Studio Joyful Day products with the Around Here kit - so good!

The cut files are really something, aren't they?! 

Simply beautiful! 

And there you have it! 

My first play with the new June Kits at Citrus Twist Kits! 

I'll have a few more projects a lil later this week for you! 

Thanks for stopping by today, 

Happy Arty Days, 

Amanda xo